Oncology Infusion RN, Optum Care Cancer Center - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

53d•$28 - $50

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking an Oncology RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. OptumCare Cancer Care of Nevada is committed to offering patients compassion, innovation, and high quality care. The group is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area. The Oncology RN will work with the Clinical Operations, Nursing staff and Physicians to ensure clinic goals are met through determination of work load priorities to meet the clinic's administrative, operational and support requirements. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certification
2+ years of experience in a hospital setting, acute care, or direct care experience with the adult population
Demonstrated effectiveness with nursing processes
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client / patient sites within a designated area

Nice To Haves

OCN certification
1+ years of oncology experience
Experience charting in EMR
Proficient computer skills i.e. Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience with computer based medical records recommended
Personal fortitude and compassion to deal with patients suffering from a profound illness

Responsibilities

Provide care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients
Administer Chemotherapy or other methods of symptom treatment per the Physician's orders and monitor Patient's progress
Create a supportive environment, educating cancer patients about treatment procedures and particularities of the disease
Work with patients who have been diagnosed with life - threatening conditions to provide a stable environment to help patients and their families with work through the treatment process and to cope with potentially fatal outcomes
Ensure strict compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies, procedures and processes
Ensure patient care is delivered appropriately and consistent with OptumCare's best - practices and industry standard measures
Perform other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested